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🌱 How is Bassett’s new coach trying to change the program?
Hi Bassett! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Bassett’s new coach trying to change the program?
Also on today's calendar: Ugly Sweater Party W/ The Andy Burnette Trio at Scuffle Hill Brewing and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 38 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 38, low: 20.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Boys Basketball: Defense, 3-pointers leads Martinsville to big win over Bassett (martinsvillebulletin.com) — Bassett High’s boys basketball team faced a tough road loss at Martinsville Middle School, where strong defense and outside shooting powered Martinsville to a big win. New Bengals coach Mancino Craighead is stressing buy‑in and culture as he rebuilds the program, offering insight into how he hopes Bassett will grow over the winter season. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Martinsville League Challenge \u002D December 2025
Starling Cards & Comics, 937 Starling Ave, Martinsville
4:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Ugly Sweater Party W/ The Andy Burnette Trio at Scuffle Hill Brewing
Scuffle Hill Brewing Company , 2620 Virginia Ave , Collinsville
8:00 pm -
Legendz Tribute Band @ Tequila's Sports Bar & Grill
Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill , 1051 Spruce St , Martinsville
8:00 pm -
Andy Burnette Trio at Scuffle Hill Brewing
Scuffle Hill Brewing Company , 2620 Virginia Ave , Collinsville
8:00 pm -
New Year’s Eve with Second Shift
Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill , 1051 Spruce St , Martinsville
9:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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A Writer’s Workshop
BluTattoo Studio , 50 Church St E #4 , Martinsville
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Bassett. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor Trainee in Bassett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bassett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinsville
- Then & Now: Martinsville begins dismantling network of gunshot detectors (cardinalnews.org)
- Car club made charitable donations to county schools (henrycountyenterprise.com)
- Controversy deepens over firing of Martinsville City Manager (wsls.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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